Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer

Frenchville, PA 16836, USA

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9 reviews
Oct 17 - 22, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25
Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Prayer
Frenchville, PA 16836, USA

9 reviews

Oct 17 - 22, 2024
Group size: 1 - 25

About this trip

Welcoming Forgiveness.  This retreat will be in silence with extended periods of Centering Prayer.  We will explore the dance between the Welcoming Prayer Practice and Forgiveness.  Soul Friending will be available.  Prior Centering Prayer experience required.

FACILITATOR BIO:

Mary Dwyer is a long-time student of Fr. Thomas Keating and has been practicing Centering Prayer since the 1980s. In the early 1990’s, she lived at Chrysalis House, a contemplative live-in community experiment blessed by Fr. Thomas in Warwick, NY. Her housemates included Mary Mrozowski, David Frenette and Cathy McCarthy. The community lived according to a rule of life, and became an incubator of practice and programs in the early years of Contemplative Outreach’s growth. It was her experience at Chyrsalis House – what she refers to as her “inpatient” or “residential treatment time” – that proved to her that a life of prayer, consent and practice is real, stable and deeply rewarding. Mary Mrozowski taught her that a devoted life of prayer was the real work of life; what we did the rest of the time was just how we made a living.


Mary received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. in economics and spent some time as a banker and college administrator. After a few years at Chrysalis House, she went back to school and became a licensed clinical social worker and practiced this vocation for the next 15 years, all while maintaining her commitment to the contemplative life and to the mission of Contemplative Outreach. In 2008 she met her beloved Juan through the Living Flame program. She moved to Miami, FL in 2009 and they married. Juan recently retired and they moved back to Erie, PA in July, 2018.


Mary is currently is in private practice as an LCSW in the Erie area. She also is serving as a member of the and the Welcoming Prayer Service Team of Contemplative Outreach. She previously has served as Chairperson of the Contemplative Outreach, Ltd. Governing Board; member of the Contemplative Outreach Faculty and Gift Committee; and Coordinator for the Living Flame program and Coordinator of the Miami Chapter. Mary now devotes her time between private practice and giving retreats and workshops on behal

What’s included

  • Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Lodging

Available Packages

Welcoming Forgiveness and Centering Pray
Deposit:$150
$775
Deposit:$150

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Anawim Ministries (Bethany Retreat Center)
9 reviews
BETHANY RETREAT CENTER was established in 1982 by the Anawim Religious Community of Frenchville, Pennsylvania. It is a place apart to rest, renew and be recreated for those seeking a deeper relationship with God. Located on 140 acres of partially wooded land in the hills of Pennsylvania, the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful — only 15 miles off Interstate 80.

Reviews

RD
I had a wonderful retreat. I love the experience and and learning about the labyrinth
By Ronald D for 11th Step Retreat on Jul 09, 2024
A very special place. The retreat was well organized and informative. The Bethany staff was excellent as always. They are very welcoming and provide comfortable accommodations and delicious meals. I can’t wait to return.
By Brian O for 11th Step Retreat on Jul 02, 2024
CL
Excellent homemade food, comfortable lodging, beautiful and peaceful location. Interesting and inspiring poetry sessions with time to think, write, rest, and explore the grounds.
By Christine L for Poetry Retreat - Here, There, and Everywhere! on May 28, 2024
You just can't beat the well-kept and natural beauty of the grounds. Lots of space for groups or for private time. Great home cooked meals. Comfortable room. The poetry retreat is a sure fire way to stimulate your creativity and share with like-minded souls.
By Helen P for Poetry Retreat - Here, There, and Everywhere! on May 28, 2024
Attractive, natural surroundings, very comfortable accommodations, excellent food.
By Robert W for Centering Prayer with Keith Kristich on May 07, 2024
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